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I get to see lots of customer's intarsia projects. Of varying quality!

So it's a real pleasure when Ray took one of my free designs and improved it by adding a simple frame and contrasting timber colours.

That used timber frame looks stunning.I especially like the inclusion of the old bolt holes, although I'm not sure if I would have spaced them symmetrically on either side. But that's just being picky.

I recently made some sailing trophies for a sailing club in Florida. They also want a perpetual sailing trophy for an upcoming regatta they call the Halloween Howler. Could I design something based on their regatta logo?

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My insurance company recently asked for some photos of my modest empire.
They'll give you a bit of an idea of where I work hidden away in the
Australian bush.
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Anonymous commented on 21-Apr-2012 03:52 AM

I stummbled upon your site whilste I was looking for scrollsaw patterns and thought I might try my hand with a simple intarsia pattern. Thanx for the warm welcome and the free patterns. Regards from Denmark. David

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I've always liked this spotty fish pattern even if it hasn't been a great seller.
But, when recently, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority approached me for a trophy to give to the local school that had done the most to protect our reef I decided to resurrect this design. Read More......

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Chris sounds as if he's on a steep learning curve with his scroll saw.

Hi Steve,
Got the computer for my 60th and the scroll saw for my 61st (Oct). Can't manage either but think the computer might be easier. Keep breaking blades and can't cut a straight line, practice, practice, practice. Have ordered a few books from library so that will help.
Your work is fantastic.
Regards
Chris

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Drum Sanders commented on 02-Dec-2010 03:06 AM

Drum Sanders are expensive equipment and require due upkeep and maintenance.

Thanks so much........

Steve commented on 02-Dec-2010 10:21 AM

If you buy a dedicated drum sanding machine you will be up for a few bob but the ones that fit onto a bench grinder or into a drill are cheap enough.
Pneumatic drums are worth whatever it takes to get one set up. Marvelous for intarsia.
Steve

jesse lobel commented on 03-Dec-2010 03:54 AM

my friend says that if you have trouble cutting a straight line
it may be due to your hands. He says cutting a straight line is the hardest cut. we both liked the email newsletter
Jesse

Johan commented on 02-Jan-2011 03:49 PM

I have to agree with Steve, Carba-tec are very good for supplies, I use precision ground blades, however they are not easy to use for the novice. The best thing I did was to purchase a better quality scroll saw. The Ryobi was my starting point, however after killing two of these I took the plunge and with the help of family, purchased an 'Excalibur'. It is remarkable how much easier the 'Excalibur' is to operate and use then the Ryobi. But it does not matter what machine you use, buy the blade for the job, and experiment.